Regions in the North of England are outperforming London on construction value when adjusted for population size, with the North East seeing the value of its construction activity almost double London’s in 2017, a report has said.

Here’s a tale of two tunnels. One is wanted by local people but is not being offered; another is being driven forward, but with mixed local response and significant national and international opposition.

The arrival of the so-called Beast from the East – freezing weather sweeping in from Russia - followed by Storm Emma saw the UK blanketed in snow as severe weather warnings were issued across the country.